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Definition: A code-mixing term that local Hong Kongers use to refer to a small wireless unit that is plugged into a computer’s USB port for receiving signals for a keyboard or mouse.
Usage: E.g. 有冇見過我個receiver? 我好似唔見左。Synonym: 接收器
Definition: A code-mixing term used by grassroots Hong Kongers to refer to “no pay leave” or non-paid leave.
Usage: E.g. 請唔到病假咪請low pay leave囉! （no pay leave)Synonym: 無薪假期
Definition: A code-mixing term that working class Hong Kongers like to use to refer to a physical inspection of a site in order to discuss the scope of work with contractors and foresee any potential problems.
Usage: E.g. 進行project之前要做好site visit，以便理解好成個scope。Synonym: 實地考察
Definition: A code-mixing term that working class Hong Kongers like to use to describe a job that must be done in a company office.
Usage: E.g. 份合約講明份工要onsite做，冇得work from home。Synonym: 現場，在工地
Definition: Often added with a 屎 (faeces), this is a code-mixing term that local Hong Kongers use to refer to short pieces of information written down on paper.
Usage: E.g. 阿仔，上堂記住drop低D note屎呀！Synonym: 筆記Reference: https://www.threads.net/@hongtonese/post/C8zlfwZytLZ
Definition: A code-mixing term that the Hong Kong actor Dicky Cheung (張衛健) loves to use in the "Journey of the West" Cantonese TV episode, in order to display the almighty character of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King.
Usage: E.g. Yo！打妖精咋麻，洗乜驚呀？！Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtl4WF0RwWI&t=224s
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